Minnesota and Dakota harvest ads and cure claim
Fragments advertise farm work across Minnesota and the Dakotas, with rail and tour options to California. Mentions low rates, daily ticket sales August 1 to August 31, wages offered, and a medical testimonial claiming cure after Dr Adler treatment. Includes travel and recruitment notes and an endorsement from B F Rhoaden of Madelra Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Ry
Minnegota
Dakotas
Central Railway
A. B. Sutts
T. A. Minneapollg
Minn
Great Northwest
Harm in Sterilized Milk Prompts Health Warning
An Outing writer notes mothers should nurse when possible and recommends pure cow’s milk with age appropriate modification if nursing isn’t feasible. Raw milk is unsafe in warm weather, so pasteurization is advised, while sterilization is banned due to loss of bone forming quality. Pasteurization uses 160 degrees for 20 minutes, sterilization reaches 212 degrees for one to one and a half hours.
Temperance Crusade in Scottish City Aims to Reform Drinkers
A zealous temperance campaign in a Scottish city centers on a young minister who has convinced several hard drinkers to join the cause. He confronts a convert named Robert who admits drinking, prompting the minister to reveal his own breath and pose a grim question about defense against alcohol.
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Robert
Poor Little Chap of the Late Miss Johnstone Bennett
A reminiscence of Miss Johnstone Bennett, noted for her stage talent, recalls how she observed daily life and delivered episodes with ease. The anecdote notes her quick wit and a playful fruit stand scene as a remembered moment from her early summer day.
Trade Stamps Scheme At Local Drugstore
A neighborhood resident notes pharmacist Gettemwell dominates local trade by marketing stamp related products. He reportedly personalized stamps withmedicated mucilage to fit ailments like dyspepsia or cold symptoms, charging a premium. Plans to extend the idea to postal cards are mentioned.
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Gettemwell
Lumbermen organize to fight forest fires in western Montana
Western Montana lumbermen form a cooperative plan led by George McGregor of Butte to raise six thousand dollars for chemicals to battle fires at lumber camps and nearby towns. The effort aims to extinguish blazes before they spread, protecting millions of dollars in timber resources.
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Montana
George McGregor
Butte
Sea Wall safety and Dr King’s New Discovery ad claim
Galveston’s Sea Wall provides safety similar to uplands says KE Goodloe of Waco Texas. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption for five years of good health after a persistent cough. The ad promises cures for chronic coughs croup and whooping cough and states guaranteed relief with 60 cent bottles at R H Miller’s drug store with a free trial bottle offered.
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KE. Goodloe
Dutton St
Waco
Tex
Dr. King
R. H. Miller
Hay Fever Relief Claim for Yoley's Honey and Tar
An advertisement touts Yoley's Honey and Tar as a cure for hay fever and summer colds claiming immediate relief from breathing difficulties and inflamed air passages. It promises instant comfort even if a complete cure fails, with a yellow packaged product sold by Conner & Co.
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Yoley
Conner & Co
Foley's Kidney Cure Proposed Cure for Kidney Trouble
A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling La. claims two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure permanently cured a two year kidney complaint. Sold by BE. BE. Conner & Co. Also notes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a non opiate cough remedy. Available at all druggists.
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A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Foley
BE. BE. Conner & Co
Kennedy
Witty travel ad seeks rail voyage with rig for capital
Historic classified notice offers a venture by rail with a rig and a capital of 250000 dollars. Salary listed as 1072 dollars per year plus expenses, paid weekly with expenses advanced. Address with stamp to Jos A Alexander Algona Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. A
Alexander
Algona
Lows
Lax Eta Candy Tablets Sold By R H Miller
Local store offers Lax Eta tablets described as candy like laxative for constipation sour stomach biliousness and bad breath. Customer urged to risk five cents and try the product sold by R H Miller with claims of improving digestion and complexion through a palatable format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Miller
Cure A Cold In One Day By Baking Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old retail claim advertises curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and notes a signature on each box by RE Grove. Price listed as 85 cents.
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RE Grove
Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted As Non Alcoholic Remedy
An early description touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as non alcoholic and openly listed on bottle wrappers. It claims endorsements from medical writers and offers free endorser booklets via postal request. The ad urges use for women’s weaknesses with claims of safety and educational physician credentials.
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Dr. Pierce
Avery
Pierce
BR. V. Pierce
Buffalo
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Madelra
W. A. Pars, Sone
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Society of Ethical Culture
Cornell
New England
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Manitoba
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Idaho
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Northern Pacific
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C. W. Mott
B.D. Rockwell
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Consul
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DRS. Fellows & Fellows CO
Walnut Street
Fomeseekers
Jows Central
Wisconsin
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